Windcatcher Photography Reviews
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Natasha L. Sent on 10/29/2019
To catch us, was his real test.
We decided to pick Windcatcher as our engagement photographer due to response time and flexibility. He was able to let us know when was the best lighting. We were not expecting his enthusiasm level while taking our pictures. He also was very clear in directions and what angle was working at the moment. He let us be as natural as possible even with props. -
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Uni Sent on 02/07/2020Amazing photographer!
Chao was an absolute pleasure to work with both before and during our wedding. After checking out a variety of other photographers, we found him on Weddingwire and couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. During our preliminary correspondence, he was very patient and truly listened to our vision for the event. He was extremely professional, efficient, and flexible, executing our desired shot list and accommodating guests even when our initial timeline was altered. In addition to his professionalism and hard work, Chao is an amazing photographer who was able to perfectly capture even the most difficult shots we requested, including night pictures in the cold of winter. Throughout the evening, he did a great job of circulating around the room, taking beautiful shots in addition to the ones we had requested, while always being available whenever someone needed a photo to be taken. Also, Chao did an outstanding job of giving us direction to ensure we would look our best, while at the same time keeping the mood relaxed. Within a day of our wedding, he reached out to us and sent some sample pictures with the rest to follow shortly. This added a nice personal touch to his service, as it allowed my wife and I to get a glimpse of his skill and remind ourselves of all the fun and joy of the night before. We cannot recommend him highly enough and are so happy he was there to help us capture moments from our wedding which we will look back to forever. Thanks so much, Chao! -
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Victoria Sent on 10/23/2019The Best Vendor I Hired for My Wedding
If you're looking for a great photographer for your wedding, Chao is the one for you!
Pre-event, he took the time to answer my questions and concerns. His responses were timely which was a big deal to me.
At the wedding, he was fantastic. When I arrived at the venue he cracked the whip and made sure everyone was clear so I could get into the church without being seen by our guests. He got our portraits done in a timely manner and took the time to find the perfect spots for my husband and I to take our formal photos. The previews he sent me are absolutely stunning.
Thank you, Chao! -
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Natalie S. Sent on 10/24/2019
Better than I ever hoped for
Chao was everything we could have dreamed of in a wedding photographer and more. From our very first phone call, he had ideas of what to do with our first look, and he was clear that he would focus on documentary-style photos, so we wouldn't have to deal with any awkward posing. The day of the wedding, he rolled with all the punches, including a late start to our first look and wedding guests showing up in the middle of our wedding party shots. He gave my husband and I just the right amount of guidance when it came to our portraits to make sure they looked the best they could be, but still let us be us throughout the day. And our first set of photos came out better than I ever would have dreamed. -
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Ashley S. Sent on 07/09/2019Book Chao - He is terrific!
If you're looking for a great photographer at an affordable price - book Chao! He was terrific to work with and was always ready to jump on a call or meet with us in person to discuss our needs. During our wedding, he made the guests feel comfortable, and he was very organized and timely with the portrait list. He sent us a sneak peek a couple of days after the wedding day, and they were beautiful. Just give him a call, and you'll discover how sweet he is and how you'll make your day extra special. Thanks, Chao! -
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C Mc Sent on 10/20/2019
Chao is the best!
Chao was great! We wanted documentary-style photography for our wedding, and he captured so many wonderful candids of our special day. Chao was a pleasure to work with: very supportive and flexible. We're so lucky to have had him as our photographer! -
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Haley K. Sent on 07/10/2019Chao was great, easy to work with, great work!
Chao did an awesome job at our wedding. The ceremony was outside, and he was able to get some great lighting. He was also able to capture a lot of funny candids, as well as some nice posed pictures of just us. He was super easy to connect with, highly recommend him! -
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Kate W. Sent on 04/10/2019Thanks Chao!
We couldn’t be happier that we hired Chao for our New York elopement photography. He was quick to respond to emails and offer suggestions both before the ceremony and on the big day, as he helped us navigate the process at City’s Clerk’s Office (and acted as our witness). He was a pleasure to spend time with and helped put me and my husband at ease even though we are both pretty awkward in front of the camera. We love the photographs he sent us soon after the wedding. Some beautiful posed shots with a stunning NYC background and intimate candids that trigger happy memories. They are exactly what we hoped for. Highly recommended! -
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Jessica Sent on 07/27/2018We hired Chao for the engagement photo session and our wedding day and we couldn't have been more pleased with the experience and the images he captured. He made the process of coordinating details very easy, and he was meticulous and attentive to exactly the type of look and mood that we wanted in our photos. For the wedding he took a lovely mix of portraits and candid photos at our request and created a stunning portfolio of images from the day. The quality of light and colors in the images is clear and radiant. He is adept at taking portraits that look natural, whether there are two people or a big group of people in the photo, such as an entire family or bridal party. He is a discreet presence and we can see our guests felt completely at ease (if they even realized they were being photographed). We greatly admire Chao's work and highly recommend him!
Our wedding took place in June 2018 in Highland Park, NJ, in an industrial loft style space with a little bit of a vintage vibe. -
Melissa Sent on 11/05/2017Chao did such amazing job photographing our wedding this past July! From the moment we had our introductory phone call to the day of the wedding Chao went above and beyond what we ever even expected. The photos are beautiful and captured both the formal and more silly parts of the wedding (and my husband and I both LOVE the dance floor photos). He even helped the groomsmen with their boutonnieres! I would recommend Chao to anyone looking for a professional, relaxed, and hardworking photographer who is amazing at their craft!
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Kristine Sent on 10/24/2017Chao is awesome! I booked him for a anniversary party my husband and I had in Jamesport, NY. He was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He went above and beyond my expectations. The photos he took were amazing!! But not only were his compositions artistic and interesting, he captured moments with family and I that were candid and unscripted. Capturing emotion that was only there for a second but he didn't miss it. He was professional, punctual, even arriving early to the church, and sending us a few finished shots only days after the party when I was desperate to see some. He got every important moment without me even realizing he was snapping a shot. He was always present if you wanted to ask him to take a photo but not intrusive. He could see when you were engaged in conversation and would wait patiently until he could direct the photo. I can't say enough about what I great choice he was and if you are thinking of hiring him you will be nothing but happy that you did!
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